George S. Youngblood

On the morning of April 26th, 1923, George S. Youngblood passed peacefully into the great beyond, after several weeks of suffering which he bore with that characteristic fortitude of a hopeful Christian.

He was born near Andrew Chapel Church, Pickens County, Alabama, in 1852. He followed farming as a vocation until young manhood. He received the best education possible for his day and opportunity, and as a teacher for several years, he was recognized as one of the best educators of his county.

At an early age he was married to Miss Nannie Lawrence, who preceded him to the grave a few years, having died December 16th, 1918. From this union came sons and daughters whose lives are reflecting the beautiful characteristics of their parents to the glory of God and the helpfulness of mankind.

The deceased was a great factor in the development of his community, county and state, socially, economically, morally and educationally. In 1892 he was elected representative from his county to the state legislature, and he served another term in 1915. He was appointed tax adjuster for his county in 1919, a position he held to the day of his death.

At the time of his death, he was the superintendent of the Andrew Chapel Sunday School, a position he had held for more than thirty years. Being a positive Christian, a conscientious public servant, and a devout church worker, Brother Youngblood commanded the love and respect of all.

He was a pioneer Methodist. He was among the founders and early promoters of the Andrew Chapel campground which has been running for God's glory for more than fifty years.

A truer man never lived than George S. Youngblood. He loved his Church. He was a friend indeed to the preachers. He held his friends by mere power of acquaintance plus an unquestionable life. Members of all other denominations as well as non-professing people honored, loved and confided in him. People everywhere he went were forced to take "knowledge of him that he had been with Jesus."

Many will be the number of his children, his grandchildren and relatives, and friends of all ages around old Andrew Chapel who will rise up in the great day of accounts and call him blessed for having led them to Jesus Christ.

He always stood square on all moral and social questions as well as all other considerations. He allowed his conscience to dictate regardless of popularity or policy. He was truly a man led by strong convictions for the right against the wrong.

He was, nevertheless, kind, considerate, and gentle. Whenever or wherever sickness, sorrow, or distress were found, he was ever ready to comfort and help.

He died at his home in Carrollton, the dying couch being surrounded by loved ones and sympathizing friends. He is survived by two sons and eight daughters. These are they: T. W. Youngblood and J. B. Youngblood of Ethelsville; Mrs. Ella Hinton of Aliceville; Mrs. J. H. Duncan of Ethelsville; Mrs. Anna Shelton and Mrs. J. L. Smith of Pine Hill; Mrs. D. M. Lacy of Millport; Mrs. W. E. Redus of Columbus, Miss.; Mrs. C. C. Hudson and Miss Mary Youngblood of Carrollton. These with a host of other relatives and friends mourn his departure.

He had finished his work. He had truly fought the good fight of faith as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. A good man, a Christian gentleman, a model husband, a devoted father, a loyal, public-spirited citizen, a conscientious and praiseworthy county and state official, he loved his life as well and his works do follow him. Truly it may be said again: "A great man and a prince is fallen in Israel."

In the Andrew Chapel Tabernacle, the Church of his entire life, his funeral was conducted by his pastor, assisted by W. E. Draper, W. A. Mays and J. W. Dowle; and in the cemetery there, in the presence of a great assembly of relatives and friends, his weary form was laid to rest to await the resurrection of the just.

"Servant of God, well done; rest from thy loved employ."

--His pastor, J. A. Gann